There are actually two types of cardamom that are differentiated by the colour of their pods: green and black. You can find these pods at Well Seasoned along with ground cardamom. Intensely aromatic, you can use the whole pods or the ground powder to scent your culinary creations.
Cardamom Carrot Cake
Cake Ingredients See below for Cream Cheese Icing
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
4 cups carrots, shredded
2 cups flour
1 cup self-rising flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cardamom
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 orange, zest of
¾ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup yogurt, plain
Instructions for Cake:
In the bowl of mixer, with paddle attachment, beat sugar and eggs until light yellow. Add vanilla.
In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon. Add carrots and orange zest and toss to coat. Add flour mixture, alternately with yogurt and oil, to egg mixture. Stir only until just combined.
Preheat oven to 325.
Grease and flour two 9" cake pans. Pour batter evenly into pans. Bake until golden, about 50-60 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Thanks for catching that @Marguerite! Copy-paste errors are all on me and I really appreciate it when it’s flagged! I hope you get a chance to make this excellent cake now that we’ve fixed the recipe! – Kay, Well Seasoned Creative Director
Marguerite
October 22, 2018
I bet you’re just checking if we’re paying attention. How else would one explain the salmon ingredient in the cake…
Kay Slater
October 22, 2018
Thanks for catching that @Marguerite! Copy-paste errors are all on me and I really appreciate it when it’s flagged! I hope you get a chance to make this excellent cake now that we’ve fixed the recipe! – Kay, Well Seasoned Creative Director